Region: Key Canberra support service to shut doors due to lack of funding, warns of service gap
A 37-year-old not-for-profit is warning vulnerable Canberrans risk falling through the cracks after losing their bid for government funding.
Community Options to close as Canberra’s flexible support goes unfunded
After 37 years supporting Canberrans who fall through service gaps, Community Options is calling on the ACT Government to preserve the flexible support people will still need after the organisation closes.
You Don’t Have to Do It Alone: Building Resilience After Becoming a Parent
Bringing a new baby home is one of life's biggest transitions. Alongside the joy and excitement can come exhaustion, uncertainty, and the pressure to feel like you should be coping with everything on your own.
World Hepatitis Day, take the next step for your health.
This year, the National Theme for World Hepatitis Day in Australia is “Take the Next Step.” It encourages people to take the next step for their health, no matter where they are in their journey.
Community Options congratulates the ACT Government on the 2026–27 Budget.
We are pleased to see continued investment in our region and initiatives that support stronger communities across Canberra and the surrounding area.
Community Options Submission to Senate Inquiry on the NDIS Amendment Bill 2026
Community Options has submitted a response to the Senate Inquiry into the May 2026 National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026.
Women and Newborn Community Support Program (WNCSP) Evaluation Roundtable
Following the recent Women and Newborn Community Support Program (WNCSP) stakeholder roundtable held in Canberra on 6 May 2026, Community Options has welcomed valuable feedback from referral partners and sector stakeholders as part of the program’s ongoing evaluation.
Fundraiser: Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Our CEO, Brendan Taber, is taking part of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society to support Australians in need.
A New Chapter for Community Options: Welcoming Our New CEO
Community Options is entering an exciting new chapter, with Brendan Taber formally stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Women and Newborn Community Support Program: Helping Families Thrive After Birth
The early weeks after welcoming a new baby can be joyful, but they can also be overwhelming. For many families, the transition home from hospital brings new responsibilities, physical recovery, and uncertainty about where to find help.
The people making aged care easier for older Canberrans
As Canberra's population ages, navigating the aged care system can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially for older people without family or close supports to help them.
